Fried plantain
Fried plantain isn’t one dish—it’s a dozen arguments about ripeness, heat and region, all fried in the same oil.
South Africa
A country that dismantled its own founding logic and is still doing the arithmetic.
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Bunny chow
A hollowed-out white bread loaf filled with curry and served with salad.
Chakalaka
A spicy South African vegetable relish, traditionally made with tinned tomatoes and beans, chili, and served cold or at room temperature.
Koeksister
A plaited, fried dough strip soaked in cold sugar syrup or honey, originating in Afrikaner tradition.
Malva pudding
A baked South African cake pudding with apricot jam, soaked in warm butter-cream-sugar sauce and served warm with custard or ice cream.